JP2001054596A - Golf club - Google Patents
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【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、ゴルフクラブに係
わり、特に、複数の金属殻を接合して形成され内部に中
空部を有するヘッドを備えたゴルフクラブに関する。The present invention relates to a golf club, and more particularly to a golf club having a head formed by joining a plurality of metal shells and having a hollow portion therein.
【０００２】[0002]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】従来から、特にウッド
ゴルフクラブなどにおいて、複数の金属殻を接合して内
部に中空部を有するヘッドを構成することが行われてい
る。これとともに、素材として軽量でありながら強度を
確保できるチタンあるいはチタン合金を用いることによ
り、近年ヘッドは画期的に大型化している。このヘッド
の大型化傾向はなおも続いており、当初の体積240〜250
cc程度のものから、現在では体積が300ccを越えるヘッ
ドも登場している。Conventionally, a head having a hollow portion is formed by joining a plurality of metal shells, particularly in a wood golf club and the like. At the same time, the use of titanium or a titanium alloy which can secure strength while being lightweight as a material has made the head epoch-making larger in recent years. The trend of increasing the size of this head is still continuing, with the initial volume of 240 to 250
Heads with a volume of more than 300cc are now appearing, from those with a capacity of about cc.
【０００３】大きなヘッドには、フェース面つまり打球
面自体が大きくなるため、フェース面において打撃され
たボールが真っ直ぐによく飛ぶ範囲も大きくなり、初心
者にとっても扱いやすい利点がある。しかしながら、ヘ
ッドの大型化は、打球音の不快感を招く結果をももたら
した。すなわち、ゴルフクラブでボールを打撃する際、
その衝撃によってヘッドは歪む。これにより、中空部を
形成する各金属殻は振動し、打球音を発する。大型のヘ
ッドの場合、従来のより小型のヘッドに比べて各金属殻
の面積が大きく、一方材厚が薄くなるため、より歪みや
すく振動も大きくなる。結果として、打球音は高く、大
きくなりすぎてしまい、ゴルファーに不快感を与えるこ
とになった。Since a large head has a large face surface, that is, a hitting surface itself, a range where a ball hit on the face surface travels straight and well becomes large, and there is an advantage that even a beginner can easily handle the ball. However, the increase in the size of the head has also resulted in the discomfort of the hitting sound. That is, when hitting a ball with a golf club,
The head is distorted by the impact. Thereby, each metal shell forming the hollow portion vibrates and emits a hitting sound. In the case of a large head, the area of each metal shell is larger than that of a conventional smaller head, and on the other hand, the material thickness is thinner, so that the head is more easily distorted and the vibration is larger. As a result, the hitting sound was too high and too loud, giving the golfer discomfort.
【０００４】このような打球時の音の発生を抑えるため
に、従来は、ヘッドの中空部内に発泡ウレタンなどの軽
量な充填物を注入する手段が採られていた。しかしなが
ら、例えば発泡ウレタンといえども、中空部に充填すれ
ばかなりの量になり、それだけヘッドの重量の増大を招
く。特にもとより大型のヘッドでは、中空部内に発泡ウ
レタンを充填すると、ヘッド全体の重量が過度に大きく
なり、重くて振りにくいゴルフクラブになる。[0004] In order to suppress the generation of such a sound at the time of hitting a ball, conventionally, means for injecting a lightweight filler such as urethane foam into the hollow portion of the head has been adopted. However, even if urethane foam is used, if it is filled in the hollow portion, it will be a considerable amount, and the weight of the head will increase accordingly. In particular, in the case of a large-sized head, if the hollow portion is filled with urethane foam, the weight of the entire head becomes excessively large, and the golf club becomes heavy and hard to swing.
【０００５】本発明は、このような問題点を解決しよう
とするもので、複数の金属殻を接合して形成され内部に
中空部を有するヘッドを備えたゴルフクラブにおいて、
ヘッドの重量の増大を抑えながら、ゴルファーにとって
快適な打球音が得られるようにすることを目的とする。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed to a golf club having a head formed by joining a plurality of metal shells and having a hollow portion therein.
An object of the present invention is to provide a golfer with a comfortable hitting sound while suppressing an increase in the weight of the head.
【０００６】[0006]
【課題を解決するための手段】請求項１の発明は、前記
目的を達成するために、複数の金属殻を接合して形成さ
れ内部に中空部を有するヘッドを備えたゴルフクラブに
おいて、前記各金属殻の接合部以外でヘッドの内壁に、
肉盛溶接による打球音調整部を形成したものである。According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a golf club having a head formed by joining a plurality of metal shells and having a hollow portion therein. On the inner wall of the head other than the joint of the metal shell,
A hitting sound adjusting portion is formed by overlay welding.
【０００７】この打球音調整部によって、ボールを打撃
した際の金属殻の歪みを抑え、不快な音の発生を防ぐ。
一方、打球音調整部によるヘッドの重量の増大はわずか
なものである。[0007] The hitting sound adjusting section suppresses distortion of the metal shell when hitting the ball, thereby preventing generation of unpleasant sound.
On the other hand, the increase in the weight of the head due to the hitting sound adjusting section is slight.
【０００８】請求項２の発明は、前記目的を達成するた
めに、複数の金属殻を接合して形成され内部に中空部を
有するヘッドを備えたゴルフクラブにおいて、前記各金
属殻の接合部以外でヘッドの金属殻に、部分的な熱処理
によって硬化させることにより打球音調整部を形成した
ものである。According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a golf club having a head formed by joining a plurality of metal shells and having a hollow portion therein, except for a joint between the metal shells. The ball hitting sound adjusting portion is formed by hardening the metal shell of the head by partial heat treatment.
【０００９】この打球音調整部によって、ボールを打撃
した際の金属殻の歪みを抑え、不快な音の発生を防ぐ。
一方、打球音調整部によるヘッドの重量の増大はほとん
どない。[0009] The hitting sound adjusting section suppresses distortion of the metal shell when hitting the ball, thereby preventing generation of unpleasant sound.
On the other hand, there is almost no increase in the weight of the head due to the hitting sound adjusting unit.
【００１０】請求項３の発明は、前記目的を達成するた
めに、複数の金属殻を接合して形成され内部に中空部を
有するヘッドを備えたゴルフクラブにおいて、ヘッドの
底面部を形成する金属殻の内壁に、ヘッドのフェース部
内壁とヘッドの側周部内壁とを繋ぐ別体の金属部材から
なる打球音調整部を設けたものである。According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a golf club having a head formed by joining a plurality of metal shells and having a hollow portion therein, the metal forming a bottom portion of the head. On the inner wall of the shell, a hitting sound adjusting section made of a separate metal member connecting the inner wall of the face of the head and the inner wall of the side periphery of the head is provided.
【００１１】この打球音調整部によって、ボールを打撃
した際の金属殻の歪みを抑え、不快な音の発生を防ぐ。
一方、打球音調整部によるヘッドの重量の増大はわずか
なものである。The hitting sound adjusting section suppresses distortion of the metal shell when hitting the ball and prevents generation of unpleasant sound.
On the other hand, the increase in the weight of the head due to the hitting sound adjusting section is slight.
【００１２】請求項４の発明は、請求項１から３のいず
れかのゴルフクラブにおいて、ヘッドの体積は270cc以
上であるものである。According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the golf club of any one of the first to third aspects, the volume of the head is 270 cc or more.
【００１３】前述のように打球音が不快なものとなる問
題は、特に大型のヘッドにおいて大きいから、前記打球
音調整部による不快な音の発生の防止は、特にヘッドの
体積が270cc以上の場合に効果的である。As described above, the problem that the hitting sound becomes unpleasant is particularly large in a large head. Therefore, the prevention of the generation of the unpleasant sound by the hitting sound adjusting section is particularly effective when the volume of the head is 270 cc or more. It is effective for
【００１４】[0014]
【発明の実施形態】以下、本発明のゴルフクラブの実施
形態について、図面を参照しながら説明する。図１から
図３は第１実施例を示している。この第１実施例のゴル
フクラブはウッドクラブであり、ヘッド１が金属製で中
空のいわゆるメタルウッドである。そのヘッド１は、前
面がボールの打撃面をなすフェース２、後側がバック
３、下側がソール４、上側がクラウン５、左右方向一側
がトウ６、他側がヒール７をなしている。このヒール７
の上側にはネック８が形成されており、このネック８か
らホーゼル９が上方へ突出している。このホーゼル９
は、シャフト10が接続される接続部をなすものである。
また、フェース２には複数の凹溝状のスコアーライン11
が形成されている。Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 3 show a first embodiment. The golf club of the first embodiment is a wood club, in which the head 1 is made of metal and hollow so-called metal wood. The head 1 has a face 2 on the front surface forming a ball hitting surface, a back 3 on the rear side, a sole 4 on the lower side, a crown 5 on the upper side, a toe 6 on one side in the left-right direction, and a heel 7 on the other side. This heel 7
A neck 8 is formed on the upper side of the, and a hosel 9 projects upward from the neck 8. This hosel 9
Is a connecting portion to which the shaft 10 is connected.
The face 2 has a plurality of groove-shaped score lines 11.
Are formed.
【００１５】そして、前記ヘッド１は、チタンまたはチ
タン合金等からなる複数の金属殻を接合して構成され、
内部が中空部15になっている。すなわち、ヘッド１の外
殻部は、それぞれ板状の金属殻であるフェース部材16と
ボディ部材17とクラウン部材18からなっている。フェー
ス部材16はフェース２を形成するものであり、クラウン
部材18はクラウン５を形成するものであり、ボディ部材
17はそれ以外のバック３を含めた側周部や底面部である
ソール４を形成するものである。そして、これらフェー
ス部材16、ボディ部材17およびクラウン部材18は、溶接
などの手段により互いに接合されている。また、前記ネ
ック８およびホーゼル９は、金属製の管状のホーゼル部
材19により形成されている。このホーゼル部材19は、下
端部がボディ部材17の底面部の内壁まで延びており、こ
の内壁に先端部が溶接されている。20はボディ部材17と
フェース部材16との接合部、21はボディ部材17とクラウ
ン部材18との接合部、22はボディ部材17とホーゼル部材
19の下端部との接合部である。接合部20は、ボディ部材
17においてその前縁部に位置し、接合部21は、ボディ部
材17においてその上縁部に位置する。そして、このよう
に内部が中空部15に形成されたヘッド１の体積は270cc
以上になっている。なお、ヘッド１の分割は上述の３分
割に限るものではなく、フェース２側とバック３側とに
２分割してもよいし、４分割以上に分割するなどしても
よい。The head 1 is formed by joining a plurality of metal shells made of titanium or a titanium alloy or the like.
The inside is a hollow part 15. That is, the outer shell of the head 1 is composed of a face member 16, a body member 17, and a crown member 18, each of which is a plate-like metal shell. The face member 16 forms the face 2, the crown member 18 forms the crown 5, and the body member
Reference numeral 17 denotes a sole 4 which is a side peripheral portion including the other back 3 and a bottom portion. The face member 16, the body member 17, and the crown member 18 are joined to each other by means such as welding. The neck 8 and the hosel 9 are formed by a tubular hosel member 19 made of metal. The lower end of the hosel member 19 extends to the inner wall of the bottom surface of the body member 17, and the tip is welded to the inner wall. 20 is a joint between the body member 17 and the face member 16, 21 is a joint between the body member 17 and the crown member 18, and 22 is the body member 17 and the hosel member.
This is the junction with the lower end of the 19. Joint 20 is a body member
At 17, it is located at its front edge, and joint 21 is located at its upper edge in body member 17. The volume of the head 1 having the hollow portion 15 formed therein is 270 cc.
That's all. Note that the division of the head 1 is not limited to the above-described three divisions, and may be divided into two on the face 2 side and the back 3 side, or may be divided into four or more divisions.
【００１６】そして、第1実施例のヘッド１では、ボデ
ィ部材17の側周部の内壁において、上下方向において中
間の高さの位置に肉盛打球音調整部23が突出形成されて
いる。この肉盛打球音調整部23は、肉盛溶接により成形
されており、ほぼ水平になっていて、トウ６側からバッ
ク３を経てヒール７側に至り、ボディ部材17のトウ−ヒ
ール方向のほぼ全体に渡っている。In the head 1 of the first embodiment, a built-up hitting sound adjusting portion 23 is formed on the inner wall of the side peripheral portion of the body member 17 at an intermediate height in the vertical direction. The overlay sound adjusting section 23 is formed by overlay welding, is substantially horizontal, extends from the toe 6 side to the heel 7 side through the back 3, and is substantially in the toe-heel direction of the body member 17. All over.
【００１７】つぎに、前記の構成についてその作用を説
明する。ヘッド１によりボールを打撃したとき、ボディ
部材17に肉盛打球音調整部23があるために、ヘッド１の
大型化に伴う重量の削減のためにボディ部材17の材厚が
薄くしてあったとしても、このボディ部材17の歪みが抑
えられ、ひいてはクラウン部材18の歪みも抑えられる。
ボディ部材17とフェース部材16とクラウン部材18との接
合部20，21に形成される溶接の肉盛も歪みを抑制する効
果があるが、この接合部20，21以外の位置にも肉盛打球
音調整部23が形成されているために、歪みをより抑制で
きる。しかも、肉盛打球音調整部23は、水平でボディ部
材17のトウ−ヒール方向のほぼ全体に渡っているので、
より確実に歪みを抑えられる。これにより、ボディ部材
17やクラウン部材18などの金属殻の振動も小さくなり、
打球音が低減され、不快な高くて大きい打球音の発生が
防止される。したがって、ゴルファーにとって快適な打
球音が得られる。さらに、前述のようにヘッド１が大型
化するほど打球音の不快性が問題となるので、本実施例
のように体積が270cc以上の大きいヘッドにおいて、肉
盛打球音調整部23による不快な音の発生防止は特に効果
的である。Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described. When the ball was hit with the head 1, the thickness of the body member 17 was reduced in order to reduce the weight due to the enlargement of the head 1 because the body member 17 had a built-up hitting sound adjusting portion 23. However, the distortion of the body member 17 is suppressed, and the distortion of the crown member 18 is also suppressed.
The weld overlay formed at the joints 20, 21 between the body member 17, the face member 16, and the crown member 18 also has the effect of suppressing the distortion, but the overlay is also applied to positions other than the joints 20, 21. Since the sound adjustment unit 23 is formed, distortion can be further suppressed. In addition, since the build-up hitting sound adjusting section 23 is horizontal and extends over substantially the entire toe-heel direction of the body member 17,
The distortion can be suppressed more reliably. Thereby, the body member
Vibration of metal shells such as 17 and crown member 18 is also reduced,
The hitting sound is reduced, and the generation of unpleasant high and loud hitting sounds is prevented. Therefore, a comfortable hitting sound is obtained for the golfer. Further, as described above, as the size of the head 1 increases, the unpleasantness of the hitting sound becomes a problem. Therefore, in a head having a volume of 270 cc or more as in this embodiment, the unpleasant Is particularly effective.
【００１８】また、肉盛打球音調整部23は局所的にのみ
存在するものなので、肉盛打球音調整部23によるヘッド
１の重量の増大はわずかなものであり、中空部15全体に
ウレタン樹脂を充填したような場合に比べ、ヘッド１全
体の重量の増大を抑えられる。したがって、スイングし
やすいゴルフクラブにできる。Further, since the build-up hitting sound adjusting section 23 exists only locally, the weight increase of the head 1 by the build-up hitting sound adjusting section 23 is slight, and the entire hollow portion 15 is made of urethane resin. The increase in the weight of the entire head 1 can be suppressed as compared with the case where the head is filled. Therefore, the golf club can be easily swung.
【００１９】図４は本発明のゴルフクラブの第２実施例
を示すもので、この第２実施例のヘッド１は、前記第１
実施例のヘッド１と基本的な構成は同じになっている。
したがって、対応する部分には同一符号を付してその説
明を省略する。本第２実施例のヘッド１は、前記第１実
施例のヘッド１と同様に、ボディ部材17に肉盛打球音調
整部23を形成したものであり、その作用効果も同様であ
る。さらに、本第２実施例のヘッド１では、ボディ部材
17の底面部の内壁に、フェース２側の端縁部からバック
３側の端縁部に至る膨出部24を形成している。FIG. 4 shows a second embodiment of the golf club according to the present invention.
The basic configuration is the same as the head 1 of the embodiment.
Therefore, corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted. The head 1 according to the second embodiment has the body member 17 formed with the cladding hitting sound adjusting section 23, similarly to the head 1 according to the first embodiment, and the operation and effect thereof are also the same. Further, in the head 1 of the second embodiment, the body member
A bulge 24 extending from the edge on the face 2 side to the edge on the back 3 side is formed on the inner wall of the bottom surface of the 17.
【００２０】この膨出部24にも、ボールの打撃時のボデ
ィ部材17の歪みを抑制する効果がある。したがって、不
快な打球音の発生をより確実に防止できる。The bulging portion 24 also has an effect of suppressing distortion of the body member 17 when hitting a ball. Therefore, generation of an unpleasant hitting sound can be more reliably prevented.
【００２１】つぎに、本発明のゴルフクラブの第３実施
例について、図５および図６を参照して説明する。な
お、金属殻による分割構成を含めてヘッド１の基本的構
成は、前記第１実施例と同様の構成になっているので、
対応する部分には同一符号を付してその説明を省略す
る。本第３実施例のヘッド１では、ボディ部材17の底部
の内壁およびクラウン部材18に、部分的に熱処理を施し
て硬化させることによって硬化打球音調整部25，26（図
面においてはクロスハッチングにより図示）がそれぞれ
形成されている。これら硬化打球音調整部25，26は、フ
ェース２と平行ないし直交する方向性を有するほぼ井の
字形状になっている。このような部分的な熱処理には、
例えばレーザービームなどを用いることができる。Next, a third embodiment of the golf club of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Since the basic configuration of the head 1 including the divided configuration by the metal shell is the same as that of the first embodiment,
Corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted. In the head 1 according to the third embodiment, the inner wall at the bottom of the body member 17 and the crown member 18 are partially heat-treated and cured, so that the cured hitting sound adjusting portions 25 and 26 (illustrated by cross-hatching in the drawings). ) Are formed respectively. These hardened hitting sound adjusting portions 25 and 26 have a substantially well-shaped shape having a direction parallel or perpendicular to the face 2. For such partial heat treatment,
For example, a laser beam or the like can be used.
【００２２】そして、ヘッド１によりボールを打撃した
とき、ボディ部材17およびクラウン部材18に硬化打球音
調整部25，26があるために、ヘッド１の大型化に伴う重
量の削減のためにボディ部材17やクラウン部材18の材厚
が薄くしてあったとしても、これらの部材17，18の歪み
が抑えられる。これにより、ボディ部材17やクラウン部
材18などの金属殻の振動も小さくなり、打球音が低減さ
れ、不快な高くて大きい打球音の発生が防止される。し
たがって、ゴルファーにとって快適な打球音が得られ
る。さらに、前述のようにヘッド１が大型化するほど打
球音の不快性が問題となるので、本実施例のように体積
が270cc以上の大きいヘッドにおいて、硬化打球音調整
部25，26による不快な音の発生防止は特に効果的であ
る。When the head 1 hits the ball, the body member 17 and the crown member 18 have the hardened hitting sound adjusting portions 25 and 26. Even if the thickness of the members 17 and the crown member 18 is reduced, distortion of these members 17 and 18 can be suppressed. As a result, the vibrations of the metal shells such as the body member 17 and the crown member 18 are also reduced, the hitting sound is reduced, and the generation of an unpleasant high and loud hitting sound is prevented. Therefore, a comfortable hitting sound is obtained for the golfer. Further, as described above, the larger the size of the head 1 becomes, the more unpleasant the hitting sound becomes. Thus, in the case of the head having a large volume of 270 cc or more as in the present embodiment, the hardening Preventing sound generation is particularly effective.
【００２３】また、硬化打球音調整部25，26はボディ部
材17やクラウン部材18自体の一部を硬化させたものなの
で、硬化打球音調整部25，26によるヘッド１の重量のは
ほとんどなく、中空部15全体にウレタン樹脂を充填した
ような場合に比べ、ヘッド１全体の重量の増大を抑えら
れる。したがって、スイングしやすいゴルフクラブにで
きる。Since the hardened hitting sound adjusting portions 25 and 26 are obtained by hardening a part of the body member 17 and the crown member 18 themselves, the hardened hitting sound adjusting portions 25 and 26 hardly weigh the head 1. The increase in the weight of the entire head 1 can be suppressed as compared with the case where the entire hollow portion 15 is filled with urethane resin. Therefore, the golf club can be easily swung.
【００２４】つぎに、本発明のゴルフクラブの第４実施
例について、図７を参照して説明する。なお、金属殻に
よる分割構成を含めてヘッド１の基本的構成は、前記第
１実施例と同様の構成になっているので、対応する部分
には同一符号を付してその説明を省略する。本第４実施
例のヘッド１では、ボディ部材17の底面部の内壁におい
て、その側周部であるバック３側の内壁とフェース部材
16の内壁とを繋ぐ平板状の金属部材からなる打球音調整
部としての打球音調整部材28を設けたものである。この
打球音調整部材28は、例えばその両端部における溶接に
よりボディ部材17の底面部に接合してある。29は打球音
調整部材28とボディ部材17との接合部である。Next, a fourth embodiment of the golf club of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Since the basic structure of the head 1 including the divided structure by the metal shell is the same as that of the first embodiment, the corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. In the head 1 according to the fourth embodiment, the inner wall of the bottom surface of the body member 17 is connected to the inner wall of the back 3 which is a side peripheral portion thereof and the face member.
A hitting sound adjusting member 28 is provided as a hitting sound adjusting portion made of a flat metal member connected to the inner wall 16. The hitting sound adjusting member 28 is joined to the bottom surface of the body member 17 by, for example, welding at both ends. Reference numeral 29 denotes a joint between the ball striking sound adjusting member 28 and the body member 17.
【００２５】そして、ヘッド１によりボールを打撃した
とき、ボディ部材17の底面部に打球音調整部材28がある
ために、ヘッド１の大型化に伴う重量の削減のためにボ
ディ部材17の材厚が薄くしてあったとしても、このボデ
ィ部材17の歪みが抑えられ、ひいてはクラウン部材18の
歪みも抑えられる。しかも、打球音調整部材28は、ボデ
ィ部材17の底面部にあってバック３側の内壁とフェース
部材16の内壁とを繋いでいるため、打撃されたボールか
ら加わる力に抗し、特にヘッド１の前後方向の歪みを抑
えるように作用する。したがって、より効果的に歪みを
抑えられる。これにより、ボディ部材17やクラウン部材
18などの金属殻の振動も小さくなり、打球音が低減さ
れ、不快な高くて大きい打球音の発生が防止される。し
たがって、ゴルファーにとって快適な打球音が得られ
る。さらに、前述のようにヘッド１が大型化するほど打
球音の不快性が問題となるので、本実施例のように体積
が270cc以上の大きいヘッドにおいて、打球音調整部材2
8による不快な音の発生防止は特に効果的である。When the head 1 hits a ball, the hitting sound adjusting member 28 is provided on the bottom surface of the body member 17. Even if the thickness is reduced, the distortion of the body member 17 is suppressed, and the distortion of the crown member 18 is also suppressed. Moreover, since the hitting sound adjusting member 28 connects the inner wall of the back member 3 and the inner wall of the face member 16 on the bottom surface of the body member 17, the hitting sound adjusting member 28 resists the force applied from the hit ball. Acts to suppress distortion in the front-rear direction. Therefore, distortion can be suppressed more effectively. Thereby, the body member 17 and the crown member
Vibration of the metal shell such as 18 is also reduced, and the hitting sound is reduced, preventing the generation of unpleasant high and loud hitting sounds. Therefore, a comfortable hitting sound is obtained for the golfer. Further, as described above, as the size of the head 1 increases, the uncomfortableness of the hitting sound becomes a problem.
Preventing the generation of unpleasant sounds by 8 is particularly effective.
【００２６】また、打球音調整部材28は局所的にのみ存
在するものなので、打球音調整部材28によるヘッド１の
重量の増大はわずかなものであり、中空部15全体にウレ
タン樹脂を充填したような場合に比べ、ヘッド１全体の
重量の増大を抑えられる。したがって、スイングしやす
いゴルフクラブにできる。Since the hitting sound adjusting member 28 exists only locally, the weight of the head 1 is slightly increased by the hitting sound adjusting member 28, and the entire hollow portion 15 is filled with urethane resin. The increase in the weight of the head 1 as a whole can be suppressed as compared with the case where it is not necessary. Therefore, the golf club can be easily swung.
【００２７】なお、本発明は、前記実施例に限定される
ものではなく、種々の変形実施が可能である。例えば、
前記第1実施例および第２実施例の肉盛打球音調整部23
は、ボディ部材17のトウ−ヒール方向のほぼ全体に渡っ
て水平に形成されたものであったが、肉盛打球音調整部
は、トウ−ヒール方向において部分的にのみ形成しても
よく、また、方向性や形状も前記第1実施例および第２
実施例のものには限らない。The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example,
Overlay hitting sound adjusting section 23 of the first and second embodiments.
Was formed horizontally over substantially the entire toe-heel direction of the body member 17, but the cladding hitting sound adjusting portion may be formed only partially in the toe-heel direction, Also, the direction and shape are the same as those in the first embodiment and the second embodiment.
It is not limited to the embodiment.
【００２８】また、前記第３実施例では、硬化打球音調
整部25，26をソール４部およびクラウン５部にほぼ井の
字形状に形成したが、硬化打球音調整部を形成する位置
や硬化打球音調整部の形状は、それに限るものではな
い。Further, in the third embodiment, the hardened hitting sound adjusting portions 25 and 26 are formed substantially in the shape of a well on the sole 4 and the crown 5; The shape of the hitting sound adjusting unit is not limited to this.
【００２９】また、前記第４実施例では、打球音調整部
材28を平板状のものとしたが、打球音調整部材の形状
は、それに限るものではなく、丸棒状のものなどであっ
てもよい。In the fourth embodiment, the hitting sound adjusting member 28 has a flat plate shape. However, the shape of the hitting sound adjusting member is not limited to this, and may be a round bar shape or the like. .
【００３０】また、前記各実施例では、肉盛打球音調整
部23、硬化打球音調整部25，26あるいは打球音調整部材
28を単独で設けたが、これらを適宜組合わせることも可
能である。例えば前記第1実施例の肉盛打球音調整部2
3、第２実施例の硬化打球音調整部25，26および第３実
施例の打球音調整部材28を全て組合わせることも可能で
ある。そして、このように肉盛打球音調整部23、硬化打
球音調整部25，26あるいは打球音調整部材28を適宜組合
わせれば、不快な打球音を防止する効果をより大きくで
きる。Further, in each of the above embodiments, the cladding hitting sound adjusting unit 23, the hardening hitting sound adjusting units 25 and 26, or the hitting sound adjusting member.
Although 28 is provided alone, it is also possible to combine these as appropriate. For example, the cladding hitting sound adjusting unit 2 of the first embodiment
3. It is also possible to combine all of the hardened hitting sound adjusting units 25 and 26 of the second embodiment and the hitting sound adjusting member 28 of the third embodiment. By appropriately combining the cladding hitting sound adjusting unit 23, the hardening hitting sound adjusting units 25 and 26, or the hitting sound adjusting member 28, the effect of preventing unpleasant hitting sound can be further increased.
【００３１】さらに、前記実施例では、ウッドクラブを
例に採って説明したが、本発明は、アイアンクラブにも
適用できる。要は、複数の金属殻を接合して内部に中空
部を有する任意のヘッドに本発明は適用可能である。Further, in the above embodiment, the wood club has been described as an example, but the present invention can also be applied to an iron club. In short, the present invention is applicable to any head having a hollow portion inside by joining a plurality of metal shells.
【００３２】[0032]
【発明の効果】請求項１の発明によれば、複数の金属殻
を接合して形成され内部に中空部を有するヘッドを備え
たゴルフクラブにおいて、前記各金属殻の接合部以外で
ヘッドの内壁に、肉盛溶接による打球音調整部を形成し
たので、ヘッドの重量の増大を抑えながら、ゴルファー
にとって快適な打球音が得られる。According to the first aspect of the present invention, in a golf club having a head formed by joining a plurality of metal shells and having a hollow portion therein, an inner wall of the head other than the joining portion of each metal shell is provided. Since the hitting sound adjusting section is formed by overlay welding, a comfortable hitting sound for the golfer can be obtained while suppressing an increase in the weight of the head.
【００３３】請求項２の発明によれば、複数の金属殻を
接合して形成され内部に中空部を有するヘッドを備えた
ゴルフクラブにおいて、前記各金属殻の接合部以外でヘ
ッドの内壁に、部分的な熱処理によって硬化させること
により打球音調整部を形成したので、ヘッドの重量の増
大を抑えながら、ゴルファーにとって快適な打球音が得
られる。According to the second aspect of the present invention, in a golf club provided with a head formed by joining a plurality of metal shells and having a hollow portion inside, the inner wall of the head other than the joint between the metal shells is provided with: Since the hitting sound adjusting section is formed by curing by partial heat treatment, a comfortable hitting sound for a golfer can be obtained while suppressing an increase in the weight of the head.
【００３４】請求項３の発明によれば、複数の金属殻を
接合して形成され内部に中空部を有するヘッドを備えた
ゴルフクラブにおいて、ヘッドの底面部を形成する金属
殻の金属殻に、ヘッドのフェース部内壁とヘッドの側周
部内壁とを繋ぐ別体の金属部材からなる打球音調整部を
設けたので、ヘッドの重量の増大を抑えながら、ゴルフ
ァーにとって快適な打球音が得られる。According to the third aspect of the present invention, in a golf club having a head formed by joining a plurality of metal shells and having a hollow portion therein, the metal shell of the metal shell forming the bottom surface portion of the head includes: Since the hitting sound adjusting section made of a separate metal member connecting the inner wall of the face of the head and the inner wall of the side periphery of the head is provided, a hitting sound comfortable for a golfer can be obtained while suppressing an increase in the weight of the head.
【００３５】以上の発明の効果は、請求項４の発明のよ
うに、ヘッドの体積が270cc以上である場合に特に効果
的である。The effect of the invention described above is particularly effective when the volume of the head is 270 cc or more as in the invention of the fourth aspect.
【図１】本発明のゴルフクラブの第1実施例を示す一部
を分解した斜視図である。FIG. 1 is a partially exploded perspective view showing a first embodiment of a golf club of the present invention.
【図２】同上断面図である。FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the same.
【図３】同上斜視図である。FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the same.
【図４】本発明のゴルフクラブの第２実施例を示す一部
を分解した斜視図である。FIG. 4 is a partially exploded perspective view showing a second embodiment of the golf club of the present invention.
【図５】本発明のゴルフクラブの第３実施例を示す平面
図である。FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a third embodiment of the golf club of the present invention.
【図６】同上底面図である。FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the same.
【図７】本発明のゴルフクラブの第４実施例を示す一部
を分解した斜視図である。FIG. 7 is a partially exploded perspective view showing a fourth embodiment of the golf club of the present invention.
１ ヘッド ２ フェース 15 中空部 16 フェース部材（金属殻） 17 ボディ部材（金属殻） 18 クラウン部材（金属殻） 23 肉盛打球音調整部（打球音調整部） 25 硬化打球音調整部（打球音調整部） 26 硬化打球音調整部（打球音調整部） 28 打球音調整部材（打球音調整部） 1 Head 2 Face 15 Hollow part 16 Face member (metal shell) 17 Body member (metal shell) 18 Crown member (metal shell) 23 Overlay hitting sound adjusting part (hitting sound adjusting part) 25 Hardening hitting sound adjusting part (hitting sound) Adjustment unit) 26 Hardening hitting sound adjusting unit (hitting sound adjusting unit) 28 Hitting sound adjusting member (hitting sound adjusting unit)
Claims (4)
中空部を有するヘッドを備えたゴルフクラブにおいて、
前記各金属殻の接合部以外でヘッドの内壁に、肉盛溶接
による打球音調整部を形成したことを特徴とするゴルフ
クラブ。1. A golf club provided with a head formed by joining a plurality of metal shells and having a hollow portion therein.
A golf club, characterized in that a hitting sound adjusting portion formed by overlay welding is formed on the inner wall of the head other than the joint portion between the metal shells.
中空部を有するヘッドを備えたゴルフクラブにおいて、
前記各金属殻の接合部以外でヘッドの金属殻に、部分的
な熱処理によって硬化させることにより打球音調整部を
形成したことを特徴とするゴルフクラブ。2. A golf club having a head formed by joining a plurality of metal shells and having a hollow portion therein.
A golf club, wherein a hitting sound adjusting portion is formed by hardening the metal shell of the head by a partial heat treatment at a portion other than the joint portion between the metal shells.
中空部を有するヘッドを備えたゴルフクラブにおいて、
ヘッドの底面部を形成する金属殻の内壁に、ヘッドのフ
ェース部内壁とヘッドの側周部内壁とを繋ぐ別体の金属
部材からなる打球音調整部を設けたことを特徴とするゴ
ルフクラブ。3. A golf club having a head formed by joining a plurality of metal shells and having a hollow portion therein.
A golf club, characterized in that a hitting sound adjusting portion made of a separate metal member connecting an inner wall of a face portion of a head and an inner wall of a side peripheral portion of the head is provided on an inner wall of a metal shell forming a bottom portion of the head.
特徴とする請求項１から３のいずれか1項に記載のゴル
フクラブ。4. The golf club according to claim 1, wherein the volume of the head is 270 cc or more.
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